Boris Fournier
Country of Origin: France (Paris)
Profession: Project Manager
Connection to Poland: Work since 5 years, previously 1 year Erasmus in Warsaw
What surprised you most while visiting Poland?
How fast this country changes
What is different comparing to your country of origin?
People respect other people.
What have you heard about Polish people, Is this true or just stereotype?
I’ve heard that people are brave, but quite cold. Young people are very open and they probably want forget about communist times. This is great.
Can you list three dishes you liked the most?
Żurek, bigos and żeberka. Unfortunately, I am not a fan of desserts.
Which three places from Poland do you recommend and why?
As for cities: Wrocław (Old Town, Opole area with wooden churches, Kraków with Wielicka, and Gdansk/Sopot. As for nature sites, I really like Mazuria, Bialowieza Forest and Kudowa Zdroj (Błędne Skały).
What exactly guided you to Poland? What was the reason you went or lived there?
My first experience with Poland was during my Erasmus exchange in 2005. After that, in 2008, I decided to move here definitely for my work. There are a lot of opportunitiesfor young people.